Russian economy edges into recovery phase

The economy suffered less than others in the pandemic and is slowly recovering, also thanks to higher energy prices

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Vested interests may block urgent tax reform in Jordan

Long-term economic pressure and political developments are boosting protest potential

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Foreign concerns regarding Bukele’s governance pose political and economic risks, but domestically he has solid support

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Moscow took recent US restrictions on bond transactions in its stride; the real concern would be more stifling sanctions

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Tunis is in talks with the IMF for a USD4bn credit arrangement

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Ecuador’s new president inherits an economy devastated by the pandemic, amid political division and social discontent

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EU recovery funding dictates projects in the environment, digitalisation, the labour market and economic transformation

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Ratings agencies have downgraded Morocco in recent months, amid twin shocks from COVID-19 and a drought

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Chinese banks have accumulated significant non-performing loans (NPLs) over the years and especially during the pandemic

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Surging COVID-19 cases and deaths have spotlighted erratic containment, and economic and foreign policy constraints

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